5.—(1) On receiving a notice under paragraph 3, the Secretary of State shall notify the teacher in writing of–
(a)the amount or estimated amount of his retirement pension;
(b)the name and address of the nominated medical practitioner; and
(c)the time within which any declaration is to be delivered.
(2) A declaration shall be delivered–
(a)if the person is resident outside the United Kingdom, within 4 months; and
(b)in any other case, within 3 months,
after receipt of the Secretary of State’s notification under sub-paragraph (1).
(3) If he is satisfied as to the teacher’s health, and with the information provided in accordance with paragraph 4(1)(b), the Secretary of State shall send him a suitable form on which to make the declaration.
(4) On the delivery to him of a declaration, the Secretary of State shall provide the teacher making it with written particulars of the alternative benefit.